December 2024

Verstappen wins in Qatar after Norris penalty

Red Bull’s Max Verstappen won a dramatic Qatar Grand Prix that was brought to life by two mid-race safety cars and a penalty for McLaren’s Lando Norris. Verstappen was in a tight fight with Norris throughout the race until the Briton was given a 10-second stop-and-go penalty for failing to slow for yellow flags. The
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19-y-o dies in Linden accident 

Ezekiel Smith, a 19-year-old of West Watooka, Linden, Region 10, died in a Sunday morning accident. Police Headquarters reported that the fatal accident at about 03:45 hrs Sunday at the Washer Pond Public Road in Mackenzie, Linden. The accident involved a car (#PAH 2213) owned and driven by Ivor Mc Nab, a 21-year-old soldier from
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Developments at New River Triangle airstrip to support Indigenous community – President 

President Dr. Irfaan Ali on Sunday said his government’s intentions to upgrade the airstrip at Camp Jaguar in the New River Triangle area is meant to enhance support for Indigenous communities there. “… we have Indigenous people in that community who require service. “Right now the infrastructure to service them- to have food, and humanitarian
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Trump threatens Brics nations with 100% tariffs if they undermine dollar

(Financial Times) US president-elect Donald Trump on Saturday threatened tariffs of 100 per cent against the so-called Brics countries unless their governments agree not to create a new currency as an alternative to the US dollar. “The idea that the Brics Countries are trying to move away from the Dollar while we stand by and watch
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Youth, community development projects for Kato – President Ali

Youth, community development projects for Kato – President Ali

Kato Village situated in the North Pakaraimas of Region Eight (Potaro-Siparuni), will benefit from key development initiatives, including youth empowerment programmes and enhanced water access. This latest development follows an engagement with residents and youths, held by President, Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali during his overnight visit. Speaking at the sod-turning for the $5.4 billion Kato
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Registration of pensioners for $100,000 cash grant to begin Monday

Registration of pensioners for $100,000 cash grant to begin Monday

The registration process for National Insurance Scheme (NIS) pensioners to receive the 0=one-off $100,000 cash grant will begin on Monday. The government on Friday published the official registration schedule, which will enable pensioners in the various regions to register while conducting transactions at their respective NIS offices. Registration will last from December 2-6, 2024. Pensioners
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$54 million Western Hogg Island Primary School commissioned

$54 million Western Hogg Island Primary School commissioned

Fifty pupils from Liberty, Hogg Island, and surrounding villages in Region Three now have a conducive environment for learning, following the commissioning of the reconstructed $54 million Western Hogg Island Primary School. Minister of Education Priya Manickchand and Regional Chairman, Inshan Ayube presided over the commissioning ceremony for the new school on Wednesday. The reconstructed Western
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